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NATR - Thirteen Unknown Confederates Mystery Cache

Hidden : 1/8/2013
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This geocache has been placed with permission and is required for hides on the Natchez Trace Parkway.



For 100 years, the National Park Service has preserved America’s special places “for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.” Celebrate its second century with the Find Your Park GeoTour that launched April 2016 and explore these geocaches placed for you by National Park Service Rangers and their partners.

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The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile drive through exceptional scenery and 10,000 years of North American history. Used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," settlers, and future presidents, the Old Trace played an important role in American history. Today, visitors can enjoy not only a scenic drive but also hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping. For more information about the Natchez Trace Parkway visit:
Website: www.nps.gov/natr
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NatchezTraceParkwayNPS
Phone: 1-800-305-7417


Please remember that collecting is NOT allowed in National Parks


To solve this field puzzle, simply answer the question below from the information found at the posted coordinates. The posted coordinates will take you to the information sign near the headstones belonging to thirteen unknown confederate soldiers. From the information sign at this location, who was the senator in 1940 that arranged for marble headstones for the soldiers, but later were stolen?


(A) Kenneth McKellar = N 34° 22.019 W 088° 40.461
(B) Charles McNary = N 34° 22.055 W 088° 40.399
(C) Robert La Follette Jr. = N 34° 22.020 W 088° 40.439
(D) Theodore Bilbo = N 34° 22.052 W 088° 40.452

The correct answer will give you the coordinates to the cache location. Good luck and have fun!


Additional Hints (No hints available.)